jamestownairportsign001Jamestown (CSi) With the January 6, 2014 deadline having arrived on Monday the Jamestown Regional Airport Authority has notified the Federal Department of Transportation that it recommends SkyWest Airlines become the Essential Air Service Carrier for Jamestown, starting in March.

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show, on CSi Cable 2, Jamestown Airport Manager Matt Leitner said the recommendation is based on comments and input from the community.

He said those included support for SkyWest from the Jamestown City Council Stutsman County Commission, travel agents, the public and the Jamestown Regional Airport Authority.

Leitner pointed out that the Department of Transportation has 30 days, or February 6, 2014, to make a decision on either of the two airlines making bids on the Jamestown EAS package, the present carrier, Great Lakes Airlines, or SkyWest.

Leitner added the the Airport Authority favors SkyWest with anticipated competitive through fares, along with a Code Share with United Express

plus connections to other airlines in connections to destinations.

He noted that if SkyWest is selected for the next two years, the airline has 60-days to transition to Jamestown service, including a set schedule, and signage changes at Jamestown Regional Airport.

SkyWest proposes, one daily jet flight (50 passenger) to and from the Denver Hub. The service includes a restroom, flight attendant and a galley.